Whether you have old chipped teacups or thrift store finds to make use of, get crafty with these inspiring ways to upcycle old tea cups.

Let’s get crafty and repurpose with these DIY teacup crafts
Teacups might have been created for a specific purpose, but if you’re feeling crafty you can turn them into something else completely! Teacup upcycle projects offer interesting ideas on how to bring old China to life and give it a new purpose.
Repurposing old or vintage items such as teacups is super satisfying and you can end up creating some unique projects you will fall in love with. You can use teacups you already have or buy some from thrift shops or the dollar store.
From planters to home décor, and party favors, there are lots of things to make and ways to upcycle old teacups. I’m hoping these amazing teacup upcycling crafts will inspire you.
Upcycle Old Teacups
How To Make a Mini Teacup Topiary
This might be one of your easiest DIYs ever! It will only take you about 10-15 minutes! All you need is some moss, mini foam balls and floral foam - and of course, teacups!
Tea Cup Storage Ideas For Your Jewelry
Need some storage ideas for your jewelry here are 6 stylish tea cup storage ideas for your Jewelry.
DIY Cupcake Stand
A DIY cupcake stand is beautiful for displaying baked goods and more! In this tutorial I’m showing you how to create one from old lamp parts. The best thing is that it will be unique to you and far surpasses anything store bought in it’s beauty!
DIY Tableware Tabletop Lamp
Several color-coordinated simply shaped teacups, pots, saucers and small bowls would be more than enough. Besides them you’ll need Super glue gel, some self-hardening clay, a simple lamp shade and a socket-and-cord unit.
Teacup Clock
Find some cool looking teacups at antique stores, thrift stores, or TJ Maxx and follow this tutorial for a step-by-step instruction on how to make your very own vintage teacup clock.
DIY Teacup Candle Tutorial
Candle making is a fun, easy hobby and a great idea for homemade heartfelt gift. Here is a A step-by-step tutorial to make soy candles in vintage teacups.
Vintage Tea Cup Vase
It’s easy to make a vintage tea cup vase and is a great way to use of pretty cups you don’t want to drink out of, but still want to use.
DIY Teacup Wreath
Grab some teacups and get ready to put them together to make a super unique teacup wreath. (Be careful, this wreath is gonna be fragile!)
Festive Christmas Fairy Garden
Teacup gardens are perfect for bringing greenery, warmth, and whimsy to small spaces. My kids look forward to helping me decorate our teacup garden with each changing season or occasion.
In this post, learn how to make a low-cost Christmas Teacup Garden, guaranteed to bring holiday cheer to all who see it!
How to Use Teacups As Curtain Tiebacks
For an elegant and unique way of tying back curtains or other drapery, delicate teacups with pretty patterns make a perfect change from the usual tassels.
DIY Herbs in a Teacup
The herbs in my garden are exploding with life – why not create share the wealth with DIY herbs in a teacup.
They’re super-easy to make and inexpensive! A unique wedding favor – also perfect for Mother’s Day, don’t you think?
A DIY Wall Vase From Repurposed Broken China Teacups
Create a unique piece of art using broken China teacups. Yes, even the broken ones can still be put to good use.
This DIY teacup wall vase from Pillar Box Blue is a really fun project and you can proudly display your artwork on a wall, a mantel, or a countertop.
DIY Upcycled Teacup Planter
Make And Tell came up with a really cute upcycled teacup planter that’s super easy to make. You can use white plain teacups and give them a paint job as shown in the tutorial but a beautiful vintage teacup will also work just as well.
How To Make Easy Paper Napkin Roses
A teacup vase filled with paper napkin roses? Now this is a simple idea from In MY Own Style that looks great and no special skills are needed to make it.
There’s even a quick video tutorial that will teach you how to make the paper napkin roses so this quick craft is as straightforward as possible.
How to Plant a Succulent in a Mug or Teacup
Painting a vintage teacup black will make it look modern and classy. Try this easy DIY teacup succulent vase idea from By Brittany Goldwyn to make gorgeous décor for your home on the cheap.
DIY Tea Cup Sconce Planter
Use a sconce and two old teacups to create a unique teacup sconce planter for your garden with this quick craft from Intelligent Domestications. It’s an effortless way to give your porch a refresh for spring or summer.
Make Teacup Candles
I love a good candle, especially on long winter nights. Upcycle old teacups and make your own teacup candles – it seems like a perfect, practical craft to make with an old cup.
DIY Teacup Pin Cushion
You can repurpose teacups for more than just décor. Here is a practical tutorial from Creative Green Living that will teach you how to make a cute teacup pin cushion. It can make the perfect give for the friend who loves to sew!
Anthropologie-Inspired Teapot Lamp
Nothing makes me happier than a DIY home decor knock-off project. Check out this step-by-step tutorial to make your own teapot lamp. The best part? You can totally customize this in any style or color theme.
DIY Teacup Floral Arrangement
Craftberry Bush created a stunning teacup floral arrangement and it’s a wonderful idea for effortless home décor. Depending on the flowers you use, this project can work for seasonal decorating but also parties and other events.
DIY Teacup Planter Favors
Do you need some pretty favors for an upcoming wedding or party? These teacup planter favors from Ruffled Blog might be just what you need.
They are easy enough to craft that you can make as many as needed and budget-friendly too!
DIY Teacup Bird Feeder
Make a gorgeous DIY teacup bird feeder as art for your garden and the birds will thank you as well! You will need to attach the teacup to a copper pipe as explained by A Cultivated Nest in this simple tutorial.
Make a Fairy Garden in a Thrifted Teacup
A small teacup fairy garden can be used as indoor or outdoor decor and making this is super satisfying. The DIY Mommy also has a video tutorial and I am sure the kids might want to help with this magical project.
How To Make DIY Teacup Christmas Ornaments
Getting creative with teacup doesn’t have any limits. Petticoat Junktion crafted these beautiful teacup Christmas ornaments anyone can make!
Plain white teacups work best for this project since you will be painting them. You will also need some small Christmas decorations to fill the inside of the cups.
Teacup Pendant Light Shades
This is a super unique craft that will surely impress your friends and family. Learn how to DIY your own teacup pendant light shades from Flamingo Toes to complete the vintage décor in your home!
DIY Teapot Garden Feature
Create vintage art for your garden using an old teapot and a teacup. Confessions Of A Serial DIYer made this interesting teapot garden feature and they used garden stakes and copper tubing to attach the teapot and teacup. I love how it turned out!
More Roundups I Think You’ll Enjoy:
- If you’ve been wondering what to do with old jeans, I’ve rounded up some great ideas to help you recycle old blue jeans into practical and functional items for your home.
- Check out these Beautiful and Functional Wine Bottle Crafts. Save those wine bottles for a unique DIY decoration for your home or garden. I’m loving these easy upcycled craft ideas!
- Spruce up your home with these genius upcycled home decor ideas. Get inspired with these amazing repurposed DIY decor ideas!
- Make one of these tin can crafts today! There is no need to buy more organizing or craft supplies, when all you need to do is look to your kitchen. Put those empty tin cans to use with a beautiful upcycling project.
- If you can’t resist a good thrift store find, you’ll love these fun ways to upcycle picture frames. Grab a pile of thrift store frames – you can freshen them up with paint, or turn them into something else entirely.
- Book paper crafts give you a unique way to refurbish old books and turn them into decor that can be used in a number of ways. Crafting with old books is easy, fun, and inexpensive!

I am going to try a few of the tea cup ideas. Judy